[oilcrankinject]

I hit a concrete stub in an old parking lot a few hours ago.

I stopped when to see what was up and when I got back in, I was high centered.

I got the car off and up on jack stands. Damage in minimal but there is a huge hole in my left exhaust pipe before the car. My 335i now sounds like a ricer.

What are my options? I have to leave for school on the 19th so time is ticking. OEM will cost me at least $1500.

Thanks.

[Lshaw]

Search around for stock exhausts locally, i am sure someone has one sitting around. ~$100-200 is what i would pay. Or obviously a new aftermarket exhaust is an option as well. Not sure what is around these days.

Also, i am sure a fabrication shop can patch that up, but the labor for that might not worth it, depending.

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

If you wanted to go aftermarket you can pick up borla mid pipes.

Only problem is they require their cat back exhaust. Unless you wanted to bring them to a shop to be modified.

Borla Mid Pipes BMW 335i



http://www.borla.com/60503.pdf

Another option is just to go to a local exhaust shop and have them cut and weld a piece of pipe in. Shouldn't cost more then $100 or so. If you have catless downpipes they may not work on your car though.

[TBN54]

Time to go full out and get yourself a Performance Exhaust

[TrollToll]

It depends on what you want. There are plenty of upgrades available. If you want stock, just have an exhaust shop cut that piece out and weld in a new one. Shouldn't be more than $50. I wouldn't buy a new (or used) oem exhaust just for that. No one will ever see where a 4 inch piece of tubing was replaced.

[Jklad]

You can also claim insurance and get an all new replacement if you absolutely had to, but you should probobly avoid that if a muffler shop can simply cut and weld a new peice.

[bloppitybloop]

Like others have said, an exhaust shop should be able to repair that cheaply and quickly.

[oilcrankinject]

I called a muffler shop that had a google review which said they worked on a 335i before. I had to leave a message. Found the guy who posted the review on FB and I sent him a message. Still waiting.

[oilcrankinject]

I called another shop that had more reviews and is closer. If the works is good, I will post who they are.

[TrollToll]

Doesn't really matter if they've worked on bmw before. A pipe is a pipe. Just look for the place with the most reviews/cars out front.

[Myrder]

get the n55 midsection. its cheaper doesnt have cats, done.

[ferocity02]

Seriously? Take it to ANY open exhaust shop. They can patch that in no time.

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Any exhaust shop can weld in the pipe, doesn't need to be BMW specific.

[AWDBooSTIn90]

The damage couldnt be in a better spot. Like everyone said. Any exhaust shop, like Meineke, can cut out the damaged section and weld in a new piece. Done. No more than $100

[Riceball777]

3 options

Go to any exhaust show and they can fix it probably for about $100

Put a stock exhaust on Craig's list. $100-200

Upgrade to a aftermarket exhaust. $500-$1500.

[oilcrankinject]

Originally Posted by ferocity02

Seriously? Take it to ANY open exhaust shop. They can patch that in no time.

Took the shop 2 hours to complete. Most of that was me waiting on the guy in front of me.

$101.60

No a high end job but works for me since I am short on time. I learned today that my next job should in Texas so I can tackle a new exhaust there.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by svtfast

Took the shop 2 hours to complete. Most of that was me waiting on the guy in front of me.

$101.60

No a high end job but works for me since I am short on time. I learned today that my next job should in Texas so I can tackle a new exhaust there.

Good to know issue has been resolved